Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stunna · 06-15-2009, 09:48 AM

anybody seen the paul Atkins dash for our trucks? i was surfing the other nite and saw it, what do you think? Sorry i couldn't do a link, not that good with computers.

**LockDoc** · 06-15-2009, 10:00 AM

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http://www.dashworksbypaulatkins.com...evy_Truck.html

Is this the one you mean? It's a little TOO contemporary for me.

LockDoc

big_al_71 · 06-15-2009, 10:01 AM

man that dash looks really good.....

ChevLoRay · 06-15-2009, 10:36 AM

I think I'd rather modify a '59-60 Impala dash and us it if having the pods standing proud of the rest of the dash is the goal. However, my preference is to stay with the basic shape and use aesthetically-pleasing componetry to achieve the look I want. Basically, it's your money so spend it however you like.

BAGNDRAGIT · 06-15-2009, 11:15 AM

thats a lil much for me, i like the factory dash. fill it, throw some autometers in, bam! lookin good IMO.

rambler · 06-15-2009, 11:20 AM

only one picture of it, and not even complete? for $795, he should show more shots of it, and one completed in a cusotm interior...

bw4sale · 06-15-2009, 11:25 AM

I like it except for the dent in the top. Should just be straight across there. I couldn't afford it anyway. I've also seen guys on this board do cooler things with the dash themselves.

clos69 · 06-15-2009, 11:29 AM

Looks like that dash is on the Atkins diet

**70cst** · 06-15-2009, 12:24 PM

Differrent but I like the stock style dash better.

**fine69** · 06-15-2009, 12:30 PM

Why would you do that to a 67-72??

rambler · 06-15-2009, 12:31 PM

wasnt someone putting a old edsel dash in one of our trucks? I remember seeing that post awhile back...

tranz am · 06-15-2009, 12:36 PM

Don't like it. It doesn't fit the styling of our trucks imo.
Its like putting a stove from 1940 in a modern home. Or like putting shag carpet over beautiful hardwood floors.
Its too round. might look good in a new car with no body lines.

stunna · 06-16-2009, 11:55 AM

i actually think the dash looks good, but too pricey. it is basically an updated version of the 59 impala dash. I am putting a 55 chevy car dash in my project which i think is a cool dash.

ChevLoRay · 06-16-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rambler

wasnt someone putting a old edsel dash in one of our trucks? I remember seeing that post awhile back...

Yep, neighbor in the next town. Here it is. He had to widen it to get it to size. This dash is the same as a '59 Ford. As wide as I remember the '59 Ford my dad had was, I couldn't believe that you would have to widen one to get it to fit in these trucks.

You should see the work that this guy does. His imagination is off the chain.

glock35ipsc · 06-16-2009, 12:03 PM

Hmm, just not the right shape for these trucks. And that indent in the middle just looks like a dent. I'm all for custom dashes, but that one just doesn't work for me. Even if it was only $20.

**68jewel** · 06-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Sorry guys, but I like it and plan on getting one. I know I'm new and all. I'm more of a custom guy. Besides where on this side of the equater can you have a custom built or fabbed dash for $795? A custom dash will cost you that alone in labor. I'm just buying parts right now anyway. Once I get enough progress on my truck I will start a thread.

stunna · 06-16-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68jewel

Sorry guys, but I like it and plan on getting one. I know I'm new and all. I'm more of a custom guy. Besides where on this side of the equater can you have a custom built or fabbed dash for $795? A custom dash will cost you that alone in labor. I'm just buying parts right now anyway. Once I get enough progress on my truck I will start a thread.

no need to apologize, can't wait to see it installed. Your probably right about the cost to buy a dash and put in or to have one fabbed.

mjensen · 06-16-2009, 09:50 PM

There are two things I love the most about driving my '69 1) the dash and 2) that big ole hood you can see through the windshield

I wouldn't change mine to save the world..but that's my opinion

UltraBlue71 · 06-17-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjensen

There are two things I love the most about driving my '69 1) the dash and 2) that big ole hood you can see through the windshield

I wouldn't change mine to save the world..but that's my opinion

AMEN ME LOVES THE LONG OLE HOOD TOO!

SCOTI · 06-17-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68jewel

....I'm more of a custom guy. Besides where on this side of the equater can you have a custom built or fabbed dash for $795? A custom dash will cost you that alone in labor.

$795 is only for his labor making it. There's still the cost of shipping it to you, you installing it (willing to bet it's not exactly snap-fit), finishing it out (paint/body or interior materials), plus adding all the visual stuff (gauges, bezels, switches, etc...). Now it will stick out like a sore thumb unless the rest of the interior is also updated as well.... which adds even more (but custom guys are acutely aware of this

).

If you like it, that's what matters.

JayDubBlazer · 06-16-2009, 10:02 PM

Its nice, it would be a bit different. Looking at the gauges I wonder if you sit too high in your seat if you will be able to the complete gauge. I am over six feet tall, and with my newer seats I am not sure if they would be visible.
But the do look kinda cool.

OARNGESI · 06-16-2009, 11:25 PM

Does it fit over the stock dash

**68jewel** · 06-17-2009, 12:25 AM

Dayum!!! That is shaa...weet!!!! That is 10 times nicer than the Paul Atkins dash. But then again it cost more than $795. Unless you can do you own work and fabbing, unlike me, I can't do nothing but fathom and dream up stuff that I want. I have to pay for & buy everything I get. Like I stated in an earlier post. I'm new and just buying parts right now. That's all. I will post pics soon after I get enough done to the truck where my thread want be a joke. A littler about my baby though......

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*Shane* · 06-17-2009, 08:00 PM

Paul Atkins is THE MAN when it comes to custom interiors in the hi-dollar street rod circles.

06-15-2009, 09:48 AM	#1
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks anybody seen the paul Atkins dash for our trucks? i was surfing the other nite and saw it, what do you think? Sorry i couldn't do a link, not that good with computers.

06-15-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks - http://www.dashworksbypaulatkins.com...evy_Truck.html Is this the one you mean? It's a little TOO contemporary for me. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-15-2009 at 10:02 AM.

06-15-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks man that dash looks really good..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-15-2009, 10:36 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks I think I'd rather modify a '59-60 Impala dash and us it if having the pods standing proud of the rest of the dash is the goal. However, my preference is to stay with the basic shape and use aesthetically-pleasing componetry to achieve the look I want. Basically, it's your money so spend it however you like. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-15-2009, 11:15 AM	#5
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks thats a lil much for me, i like the factory dash. fill it, throw some autometers in, bam! lookin good IMO. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

06-15-2009, 11:20 AM	#6
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks only one picture of it, and not even complete? for $795, he should show more shots of it, and one completed in a cusotm interior... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-15-2009, 11:25 AM	#7
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks I like it except for the dent in the top. Should just be straight across there. I couldn't afford it anyway. I've also seen guys on this board do cooler things with the dash themselves. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

06-15-2009, 11:29 AM	#8
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Looks like that dash is on the Atkins diet __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

06-15-2009, 12:24 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Differrent but I like the stock style dash better. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-15-2009, 12:30 PM	#10
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Why would you do that to a 67-72?? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

06-15-2009, 12:31 PM	#11
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks wasnt someone putting a old edsel dash in one of our trucks? I remember seeing that post awhile back... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-15-2009, 12:36 PM	#12
tranz am Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 586	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Don't like it. It doesn't fit the styling of our trucks imo. Its like putting a stove from 1940 in a modern home. Or like putting shag carpet over beautiful hardwood floors. Its too round. might look good in a new car with no body lines. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht

06-16-2009, 11:55 AM	#13
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks i actually think the dash looks good, but too pricey. it is basically an updated version of the 59 impala dash. I am putting a 55 chevy car dash in my project which i think is a cool dash.

06-16-2009, 12:03 PM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Hmm, just not the right shape for these trucks. And that indent in the middle just looks like a dent. I'm all for custom dashes, but that one just doesn't work for me. Even if it was only $20. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#16
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Sorry guys, but I like it and plan on getting one. I know I'm new and all. I'm more of a custom guy. Besides where on this side of the equater can you have a custom built or fabbed dash for $795? A custom dash will cost you that alone in labor. I'm just buying parts right now anyway. Once I get enough progress on my truck I will start a thread.



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06-16-2009, 09:50 PM	#18
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks There are two things I love the most about driving my '69 1) the dash and 2) that big ole hood you can see through the windshield I wouldn't change mine to save the world..but that's my opinion __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

06-16-2009, 10:02 PM	#21
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Its nice, it would be a bit different. Looking at the gauges I wonder if you sit too high in your seat if you will be able to the complete gauge. I am over six feet tall, and with my newer seats I am not sure if they would be visible. But the do look kinda cool. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-16-2009, 11:25 PM	#22
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Does it fit over the stock dash __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

06-17-2009, 12:25 AM	#23
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Dayum!!! That is shaa...weet!!!! That is 10 times nicer than the Paul Atkins dash. But then again it cost more than $795. Unless you can do you own work and fabbing, unlike me, I can't do nothing but fathom and dream up stuff that I want. I have to pay for & buy everything I get. Like I stated in an earlier post. I'm new and just buying parts right now. That's all. I will post pics soon after I get enough done to the truck where my thread want be a joke. A littler about my baby though...... ****'68 C10 SWB** >> LS2 >> GM 6 speed automatic >> Dropmember C4 front >> Dropmember IRS rear >> 22x9.5 front; 22x12 rear Items already bought/obtained....** >> LS2 >> C4 front spindles & control arms(upper & lower) >> Dana 44-for IRS Dropmember

06-17-2009, 08:00 PM	#24
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Paul Atkins Dash for 67-72 trucks Paul Atkins is THE MAN when it comes to custom interiors in the hi-dollar street rod circles.

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